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140G0225Q0067 x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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DENVER CO 80225-0046

204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

PO BOX 25046

USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

05/12/20250001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

05/08/2025

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Amendment 0001 is being issued to provide answers to questions received.

1. Which microscopes will these accessories be going on? The model? Answer - microscope model: AxioImager.Z2m (serial no. 3530000677)

2. For the X-Cite, what flange is needed? Answer - Flange: 1.5m LLG adapter.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Mary Wilson

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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140G0225Q0067/0001 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ

Number 140G0225Q0067. This solicitation will utilize the policies contained in the Federal

Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12 in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation evaluation and award prescribed in

FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as appropriate for this acquisition.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05.

(IV) This solicitation is a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516.

The small business size standard is 1,000.

(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s):

CLIN NO. 00010 - Purchase of Brand Name or Equal to ZEISS Axiocam 305 Color.

CLIN NO. 00020 - Purchase of Brand Name or Equal to ZEISS Axiocam 705 Mono.

CLIN NO. 00030 - X-Cite XYLIS Fluorescence

Illumination

(VI) Refer to the attached Salient

Characteristics for the description of the supplies.

(VII) Refer to the attached Salient

Characteristics for any deliverable items.

Delivery is FOB to Denver, CO 80225.

(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors --

Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep

2023), applies to this acquisition.

(IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial

Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021). N/A.

Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. The quote with the lowest price will be reviewed first and if

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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140G0225Q0067/0001 that quote is found to be technically unacceptable, the next lowest quote will be reviewed and etc. To be considered technically acceptable, offeror shall provide technical brochures or specifications. These technical brochures or specifications must demonstrate the proposed equipment meets or exceeds all of the minimum characteristics listed above. All vendors must quote Authentic, Manufacturer certified/warranted products in original, intact manufacturer's packaging, no "Gray Market", counterfeit, or resale items shall be considered.

(X) The offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror

Representations and Certifications - Commercial

Products and Commercial Services (May 2024), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision.

(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition.

(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders - Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (JAN 2025)(DEVIATION FEB

2025) applies to this acquisition. Please see attached Clauses and Provisions document for more information.

(XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: Please see Clauses and

Provisions attachment.

(XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System

(DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(XV) The Government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation. Questions about this solicitation shall be emailed to bwilson@usgs.gov

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NLT 1:00PM EDT on May 16, 2025 to allow time for government response before solicitation closing.

Questions after this deadline may not be answered. Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 5:00PM EDT on May 22, 2025. Quotes should be emailed to bwilson@usgs.gov.

(XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Beth Wilson at bwilson@usgs.gov.

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